Methodology Toolkit for Thesis (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Sisällön jaksotus

- Research and development process and text report
- Thesis topic and knowledge base
- Research and development methods
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Ethical research and development

10 Lectures à 3 hours starting from Tue 9 September

Oppimateriaalit

Denscombe, M. 2010. Ground rules for social research: Guidelines for good practice. 2nd ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

Opetusmenetelmät

In the course, active and interactive learning is applied. In lectures workshops, exercises, and sharing the views are the key methods. Additionally, individual work on student's own research or development topic, which involves tasks related to the topic, knowledge base, research or development focus, and ethical reporting. Moreover, peer evaluation is utilised actively.

The course includes the multiple choice exam.

Pedagogiset toimintatavat ja kestävä kehitys

The course follows Turku University of Applied Sciences' innovation pedagogical strategy, which sees the student at the center of the learning process. The student is an active agent and learner who, through various forms of interaction, enhances their knowledge and understanding of the subject. They learn and demonstrate their learning through various individual and group tasks.

The course aims indirectly at sustainable development, focusing on the production of reliable knowledge.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The course is 5 ECTS, 135 hours learning work.